CamillusRN BSN

CVOR, CVICU/CTICU, CCRN-CMC-CSC

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    Absolutely incompetent...not so sure "it gets better".

    CamillusRN replied to opossum's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a current preceptor-in-training, I try to put myself in the shoes of other recent grads and remember the feelings of being overwhelmed and incompetent. Here's what I tell them: Find out what went...
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    Should I say in my hospital applications that I work at a SNF?

    CamillusRN replied to CuriousAnya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You work at a SNF - so what? Experience in acute care is definitely something recruiters consider, but don't forget about certifications! If you don't have them already, try and get your...
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    Calling an MD during night shift

    CamillusRN replied to stepwintention's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would agree that if it's not a critical issue, wait until morning or until someone else happens to call. Remember your I-SBAR-R - this will save your butt! And yes on the vitals, but I would add...
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    Duke Nursing, how do I pay for it !!!

    CamillusRN replied to cje1015's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Tar Heel grad, so my opinions may be a bit skewed . . . :) Unless you're looking at working in a super-saturated area, the school you get your bachelor's at appears to make little difference in...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    CamillusRN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    CamillusRN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread!!! I don't indulge often, but when I do, I go hard! American Honey Bourbon and/or Citron Vodka, Extreme Chocolate Denali Moosetracks, my very own Personal Pan Super Supreme pizza,...
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    PVT no longer works

    CamillusRN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "Nurse managers hired on basis of quality practice and experience. Recent study shows multiple initials after names of little value when predicting competency in management
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    Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    CamillusRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1-5 years for an RN-BSN bridge depending on the school and how quickly you want to knock it out. If you have no kids, one job, and no other obligations, 1 year as a full time student should get you...
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    Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    CamillusRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How about getting your facility to pay for the degree? Get the BSN, keep making money, and continue moving up the chain with more certs/creds/degrees as desired - just my two
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    Inspiring words to the new grad population

    CamillusRN replied to BookWorming's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and yes! And that gut feeling is absolute truth! There's no better feeling than when you win over the confidence of your coworkers by quick thinking in very dynamic situations - it certainly does...
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    Bad attitude!

    CamillusRN replied to ProLife_is_ProLove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the above, and would add looking into critical access nursing (if there's such a hospital in your area). It's not glamorous or desirable, but a great learning opportunity. In my...
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    Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    CamillusRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    I know I'm late to the party, but I want to say that this philosophy and approach are so very similar to my that of my former preceptor (who is now a very loved and respected colleague of mine). It's...
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    Bedside Report

    CamillusRN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing a "FitBit" type of bracelet that vibrates and buzzes every time a patient demands something. And a touch screen with a menu of available PRN's, snacks, and customizeable meals for the...
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    Is it normal to not graduate "on time"?

    CamillusRN replied to greenbean14's topic in General Students

    Yes, you'll stick out like a sore thumb and everyone will judge you, even your loving parents. I hope you realize I'm joking. As a one-time "super-senior" and second-career non-trad, no one notices...
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    What does your username mean?

    CamillusRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Patron saint of patient
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    Do nurses eat their young?

    CamillusRN replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ^^ This. How much of the eating of the young is actually new nurses backstabbing the older nurses because they can't take the heat and refuse to get out of the kitchen? Believe me, I'm not denying...
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    NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    CamillusRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I can only assume from your post and your info ("over 9000 years of experience and specializes in playing candy crush while you work") that you're being satirical. If not, you're more than welcome to...
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    Missed clinical! :(

    CamillusRN replied to tbear1206's topic in General Students

    Totally happens for just about every nursing student. By which I mean only once per student (typically). Happened to me my very last semester because my car wouldn't start and I had no one to give me...
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    Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    CamillusRN replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    F*** YES! And to top it all off, I'm on a committee to help promote this BS for my hospital (wasn't put on it by choice, either). I hate, hate, hate the way our healthcare system is being pushed...
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    retake again

    CamillusRN replied to dimes5990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not sure though - I passed first time with 75 q's and did the Kaplan review . . . Maybe they use different approaches for different testing difficulties? All I know is, HESI was the WORST for NCLEX...
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    Do nurses eat their young?

    CamillusRN replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wonder how much of the "lack of effective peer mentoring support" is from units being staffed by more and more new nurses who don't have experience in mentoring? Because of the "older" nurses being...
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    Do nurses eat their young?

    CamillusRN replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My experience was almost the complete opposite. My area truly was experiencing a shortage and the hospital was getting desperate for more nurses. My preceptors were the type that expected a little bit...
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    HCAHPS and Service Excellence

    CamillusRN replied to CamillusRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Awesome advice - especially about the venting. Thanks for
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    New Nurse Mistakes

    CamillusRN replied to Mabesma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I rapidly adopted my instructor's responses to any given question: "Well, look it up!" Kinda hated them for it at the time, but nowadays it's my go-to! If a student is gonna cut it in the "Real...
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    Are Nursing Students Subject to Penalities When Committing HIPAA Violations

    CamillusRN replied to Nana1071's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In my program (at least while I was still a student), the student would have had to say bye-bye to both the clinical site at which the violation occurred and to the remainder of the program with...